What’s open and closed on Terry Fox Day in Manitoba

August 2, 2024 Canuck

Manitobans recognize Terry Fox Day on the first Monday in August every year, which means some places in the province are changing their hours or closing over the long weekend.

Grocery stores:

Grocery stores will have varying hours of operation over the long weekend in Winnipeg. Here is a list of stores that will be open on Monday.

Walmart locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Superstore locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Select Safeway and Sobeys stores will be open from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m., depending on the location.
Costco will be open for its regular hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday.

Liquor stores:

All liquor stores in Winnipeg will operate on Sunday’s schedule — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. — on Monday, with the exception of True North Square Liquor Mart, which will be closed.

Liquor stores in Brandon and some rural communities in Manitoba will also be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

City services:

All City of Winnipeg offices will be closed on Monday, but the 311 phone service will still be available to provide assistance.

The Winnipeg Parking Authority office will be closed over the long weekend, but people can still pay for parking tickets online.

Winnipeg Transit:

On Monday, bus services will operate on a Sunday schedule.

Garbage and recycling:

The garbage, recycling and yard waste services will run as scheduled for people who have Monday as their collection day. To figure out what your collection day is, visit the city’s webpage, download the Recyclepedia app, or call 311 or email 311@winnipeg.ca.

The Brady Road landfill will be open from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday for commercial customers only.

Animal services:

Winnipeg’s animal services agency will be closed on Monday.

For more information about renewing or purchasing a pet licence online and to look at dogs that are available for adoption, visit the animal services website.

Libraries:

All Winnipeg Public Library locations will be closed on Sunday and Monday. More information about the library branch locations and hours are available on the city’s webpage.

Cemeteries:

Brookside, Transcona and St. Vital cemeteries will remain open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., but the administration office at Brookside Cemetery will be closed on Monday.

Shopping malls:

Kildonan Place, St. Vital Centre, Polo Park, Outlet Collection Winnipeg and Garden City Shopping Centre will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday.

Grant Park Shopping Centre will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday. Portage Place will be closed.

Museums, galleries and activities:

The city’s indoor pools, fitness and leisure centres will be closed on Monday. Heated and non-heated outdoor pools and spray pads will be open all weekend, while select wading pools will be open on Monday.

There will be free admission to all outdoor pools from August 3 to 5 as a part of Winnipeg’s 150th celebration.

City-run golf courses in Winnipeg at Crescent Drive, Kildonan Park and Windsor Park will be open, weather permitting.

The Manitoba Museum will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights will be closed on Monday, but there will be free admission on Sunday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Children’s Museum will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday.

The Assiniboine Park Zoo will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and The Leaf will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday.

The Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Royal Aviation Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday.

The Forks Market will operate under its regular hours over the long weekend, but some retail tenants may choose to open earlier or later at their discretion.

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